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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

L8 TPYMOT history

L8 TPY is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 228,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

L8 TPY grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
228,317 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
10 passed · 9 failed
Per year
15,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 TPY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
19 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 TPY was last recorded at 228,317 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 2,598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,719 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,598 miles
Average per year
15,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 228,317 miles
  • 2025 – 225,719 miles
  • 2024 – 221,011 miles
  • 2022 – 209,503 miles
  • 2021 – 190,480 miles
  • 2020 – 177,399 miles
  • 2019 – 157,817 miles
  • 2018 – 127,739 miles
  • 2017 – 100,141 miles
  • 2016 – 72,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,317 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCHASSIS / SUSPENSION CORRODING .
  • AdvisoryLIGHT SWITCH WORN. ADVISE REPLACING.
  • AdvisoryREAR SHOCK BUSHES WORN SLIGHTLY.
  • AdvisorySLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM STEERING BOX.
  • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Coil spring corroded x4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass228,317 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    228,317 miles
    Test number
    214984453811
    • AdvisoryCHASSIS / SUSPENSION CORRODING .
    • AdvisoryLIGHT SWITCH WORN. ADVISE REPLACING.
    • AdvisoryREAR SHOCK BUSHES WORN SLIGHTLY.
    • AdvisorySLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM STEERING BOX.
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail228,317 miles (+2,598)4 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,317 miles
    Test number
    406203133567
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCHASSIS / SUSPENSION CORRODING .
    • AdvisoryLIGHT SWITCH WORN. ADVISE REPLACING.
    • AdvisoryREAR SHOCK BUSHES WORN SLIGHTLY.
    • AdvisorySLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM STEERING BOX.
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass225,719 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    225,719 miles
    Test number
    796840288699
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail225,713 miles (+4,702)10 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,713 miles
    Test number
    575090024183
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded FROM FRONT TO REAR X2 . (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded INTO FRONT BRAKE HOSES AT BOTH SIDES. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded INTO FRONT CALIPERS FROM HOSES BOTH SIDES. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded INTO REAR CALIPERS AT AXLE X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorShock absorbers has an excessively worn bush BOTH REAR TOP BUSHES . (5.3.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBRAKE HOSES CORRODED.
    • AdvisoryENGINE SUMP CORRODED.
    • AdvisoryTRANSFER BOX / GEARBOX HAS AN OIL LEAK.

  5. Pass221,011 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    221,011 miles
    Test number
    955831962873
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion

  6. Fail221,011 miles (+11,508)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,011 miles
    Test number
    545614414071
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion

  7. Pass209,503 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    209,503 miles
    Test number
    355255819706
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Fail209,503 miles (+19,023)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,503 miles
    Test number
    292109948103
    • Repaired at testFront Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass190,480 miles (+13,081)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    190,480 miles
    Test number
    839652680605
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass177,399 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    177,399 miles
    Test number
    255071468318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail177,397 miles (+19,580)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,397 miles
    Test number
    610007397713
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass157,817 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    157,817 miles
    Test number
    623420345939
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Fail157,817 miles (+30,078)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,817 miles
    Test number
    230130278802
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  14. Pass127,739 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    127,739 miles
    Test number
    394732861991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn, still under tread limit

  15. Fail127,736 miles (+27,595)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,736 miles
    Test number
    785820868161
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn, still under tread limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door doesn't open from inside

  16. Pass100,141 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,141 miles
    Test number
    489184572189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnable to carry out full inspection of adult belt-offside rear.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail100,141 miles (+28,007)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,141 miles
    Test number
    196420834780
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnable to carry out full inspection of adult belt-offside rear.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass72,134 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,134 miles
    Test number
    683398021705
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  19. Fail72,134 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,134 miles
    Test number
    851847177886
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

Questions about L8 TPY

Does L8 TPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 TPY is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 TPY?
The MOT on L8 TPY is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 TPY done?
L8 TPY was recorded at 228,317 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 15,493 miles a year.
Has L8 TPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 TPY has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 TPY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L8 TPY find?
L8 TPY passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: chassis / suspension corroding .; light switch worn. advise replacing.; rear shock bushes worn slightly., and 2 more.

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